SEND PE Subject Leader

The Governing Body are looking to appoint an inspirational and self-motivated teacher to this varied and interesting position.  If you are a dynamic, committed, and inspirational teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives and outcomes of Woodlane SEND pupils we welcome your application.  This position is also open to outstanding and highly motivated NQTs.   

The successful candidate will:

• Be an inspirational teacher passionate about raising school standards and achievements for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in PE.   

• A track record of making a difference to pupil progress and outcomes in PE and beyond. 

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.

• Have knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to differentiate for SEND learners.

• Highly value strong parent school links.

• Have a strong commitment to extra-curricular activity.

• Be able to support Woodlane's Dyslexia Friendly approach to raise the literacy standards of our pupils.

• Be able to use SLCN strategies to support teaching and learning.

• Enjoy teaching a variety of subjects.

• Be keen to share best practice with others through INSET/Outreach.

• Be someone who is highly organised. 

• Be someone who is highly resilient.

• Be someone who puts safeguarding and child protection at the centre of practice. 

Please see personal specification for full details.   

The position will include: 

 

• The leadership and teaching of PE at KS3 and KS4 level.

• The leadership and management of PE and fitness on a whole school level.

• The teaching of a range of other subjects at KS3, mainly our Year 7 transition classes.

• Teaching and preparing pupils for various relevant qualifications in PE.

• The leadership and management of our parent partnership program (the post is available with this additional responsibility with SEN2 allowance or without for SEN1).

• Supporting staff/pupils/parents in preparing pupils for secondary transfer.

• Providing INSET to staff.

• The delivery of extra-curricular activity.

• Devising EHCPs and hosting Annual Review meetings.

Please see the job description for full details. 

Woodlane High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Staff and governors are committed to the safeguarding and child protection of our children. An enhanced DBS disclosure will therefore be required for successful candidates. We will also require verified references, photographic identification and any necessary overseas eligibility to work in the UK. 

You are strongly encouraged to visit our wonderful school.  

For further information please contact Brigid Simmons, School Business Manager via email admin@woodlane.lbhf.sch.uk  

We welcome applicants from PE or Primary Teachers from mainstream or SEND schools, including strong NQTs.